Always With You

Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the concept of long-term separation, the legacy of family loss, or the heavy reality of world events. It is a profound choice for families touched by adoption or those seeking to explain the resilience of refugees. The story follows Kim, a young girl who survives the devastation of her village in Vietnam and finds her way through an orphanage to a new life in America. It gently balances the sorrow of what was lost with the enduring power of a mother's final promise. While it deals with the weight of war, its focus on the 'always' of love makes it a comforting, though tearful, read for children ages 7 to 12. It serves as a beautiful bridge for discussing how love survives even when people cannot stay together.